The Cotman Collection | 23

Cotmania. Vol. III. 1928-9

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/2/1/3
Page: 8 verso (numbered 14), attached letter, side 1

  • Description

    Letter from Lowes Dalbiac Luard to Kitson

    Letter from Luard to Kitson regarding the return of Normandy sketches

    Date: Oct. 23 1928

  • Transcription

    The Manor House, Chipperfield, Kings Langley, Herts

    Oct 28 (1928)
    My dear Kitson
    I've made "writings" after the Cotman sketches*. They need deciphering in parts, as they are already his shorthand, but I know something about the construction of coaches for drawing 'em. They are being packed perfectly I have full

    /

    {Kitson's note}
    L. D. Luard borrowed from me the Normandy sketches of vehicles, as he is working on a book on old French carriages.

Letter from Lowes Dalbiac Luard to Kitson